TIFF Movies Make Sense of Tumultuous World, ABC News Feels Debate Heat and DirecTV to Raise Prices

Plus: Rupert Murdoch succession plan poses risk to News Corp, Weinstein hospitalized for heart surgery and James Earl Jones dies at 93 [tom-hiddleston-mikey-madison-gabrielle-labelle]( [In Toronto, Movies Seeking Joy, Feminist Fury and Making Sense of a Tumultuous World]( By Sharon Waxman A festival like Toronto is the place to take the pulse of the state of film, where artists of the filmed medium put their hearts on display, share what’s on their minds. From what I can tell their minds are in turmoil and their hearts are breaking. As for women, whose voices and performances are sometimes second thoughts, they are angry and unafraid to show it, whether in Marielle Heller’s “Nightbitch” starring a feral Amy Adams battling her own resentment over caring for her adorable toddler; to “The Assessment” starring Elizabeth Olson and Alicia Vikander by director Fleur Fortune, whose bleak view of maternity in an authoritarian future reflects fears over continuity of the human race.  [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kamala Harris Donald Trump debate]( [ABC News Feels the Heat as Harris and Trump Ready for the Debate Stage | Analysis]( By Esther D’Amico With two months to go before the presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is widely considered to be a toss up. But as they face off on Tuesday in their first and only presidential debate so far, they are expected to share at least some of the limelight with debate host ABC News. The pressure will be on ABC “World News Tonight” anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis to keep the candidates on point as they moderate the 90-minute debate, which starts at 9 p.m. ET. It will air live on ABC and stream on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu, and will be available for simulcast. It will also be televised or streamed by multiple media outlets. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [DirecTV is dropping Russian state television station RT America.]( [DirecTV to Raise Prices as Much as $10 Per Month in October Amid Disney Carriage Dispute]( By Lucas Manfredi DirecTV is raising prices on its satellite and DirecTV Stream packages by as much as $10 starting next month. “We’re adjusting the price of your television package in order to remain competitive in the marketplace, while still delivering the best possible programming,” the satellite TV giant said in a notice to customers on its website. “TV networks are continuing to increase the fees they charge DIRECTV® for the right to distribute the content they produce, including movies, shows, and sporting events. We remain steadfast in our commitment to bring you the best programming at a fair and reasonable price.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rupert Murdoch]( [Rupert Murdoch Succession Plan Poses Risk to News Corp, Activist Investor Says]( [Harvey Weinstein attends criminal court in Manhattan]( [Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized for Emergency Heart Surgery]( [James Earl Jones attends the 70th Annual Tony Awards in New York City]( [James Earl Jones, EGOT Winner and 'Star Wars' Icon, Dies at 93]( [TheWrapBook Debuts 'The Art of Television' Featuring Emmy Contenders and Visionary Artists]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [WrapPRO logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](